The conversion in a mixed reactor/accomplishing a reaction A → 3R is
50% when gaseous reactant 'A' is introduced at the rate of 1 litre/second
and the leaving flow rate is 2 litres/second. The holding time for this
operation is __________ second.
(A) 0.5
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) 0.5

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